There are 3 ways to get from County Meath to Thurles by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
2h 45m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
6h 7m€32–42Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from County Meath to Thurlescar 158.2 km
2h 10m€28–41
County Meath to Thurles by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Meath to Thurles is to bus and train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from County Meath to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Meath to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Blackcastle Demesne and arriving at Thurles via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between County Meath and Thurles is 189 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from County Meath to Thurles without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from County Meath to Thurles, including transfers.
County Meath to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Blackcastle Demesne station.
County Meath to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Meath to Thurles is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from County Meath to Thurles.
There are 80+ hotels available in Thurles.
What companies run services between County Meath, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Thurles via Athlone Stn in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Johnstown Centre to Irish Life
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Blackcastle Demesne to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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